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Pediatric Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP): the efficacy of a combined therapy
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  • Costanza Tripiciano,
  • Paola Zangari,
  • Mauro Montanari,
  • Giovanna Leone,
  • Laura Massella,
  • Lucia Garaboldi ,
  • Michela Massoud,
  • Stefano Lancellotti,
  • Luisa Strocchio,
  • Emma Concetta Manno,
  • Paolo Palma,
  • Tiziana Corsetti,
  • Matteo Luciani
Costanza Tripiciano
Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia
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Paola Zangari
Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital
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Mauro Montanari
Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital
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Giovanna Leone
Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital
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Laura Massella
Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital
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Lucia Garaboldi
Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital
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Michela Massoud
Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital
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Stefano Lancellotti
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
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Luisa Strocchio
Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu
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Emma Concetta Manno
Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital
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Paolo Palma
Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital
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Tiziana Corsetti
Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù
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Matteo Luciani
bambino gesu' children's hospital

Corresponding Author:matteo.luciani@opbg.net

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Abstract

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a thrombotic microangiopathy caused by severely reduced activity of the von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease ADAMTS13. Over 95% are acquired autoimmune TTP. In children, acquired TTP is a very rare, life-threatening disease. To date, no consensus exists on the treatment strategy of pediatric TTP. In our experience, the combined use of PEX, Caplacizumab and immunosuppressive therapy during the acute phase of the disease results in a prompt and persistent normalization of laboratory findings and successful clinical outcome.